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Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked #2)
By Kerri Maniscalco. 2021
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series comes the sizzling, sweepingly romantic…
sequel to Kingdom of the Wicked. One sister. Two sinful princes. Infinite deception with a side of revenge . . . Welcome to Hell. After selling her soul to become Queen of the Wicked, Emilia travels to the Seven Circles with the enigmatic Prince of Wrath, where she's introduced to a seductive world of vice. She vows to do whatever it takes to avenge her beloved sister, Vittoria . . . even if that means accepting the hand of the Prince of Pride, the king of demons. The first rule in the court of the Wicked? Trust no one. With back-stabbing princes, luxurious palaces, mysterious party invitations, and conflicting clues about who really killed her twin, Emilia finds herself more alone than ever before. Can she even trust Wrath, her one-time ally in the mortal world . . or is he keeping dangerous secrets about his true nature? Emilia will be tested in every way as she seeks a series of magical objects that will unlock the clues of her past and the answers she craves . . .The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America
By Victor Davis Hanson. 2021
The New York Times bestselling author of The Case for Trump explains the decline and fall of the once cherished…
idea of American citizenship. Human history is full of the stories of peasants, subjects, and tribes. Yet the concept of the “citizen” is historically rare—and was among America’s most valued ideals for over two centuries. But without shock treatment, warns historian Victor Davis Hanson, American citizenship as we have known it may soon vanish. In The Dying Citizen, Hanson outlines the historical forces that led to this crisis. The evisceration of the middle class over the last fifty years has made many Americans dependent on the federal government. Open borders have undermined the idea of allegiance to a particular place. Identity politics have eradicated our collective civic sense of self. And a top-heavy administrative state has endangered personal liberty, along with formal efforts to weaken the Constitution. As in the revolutionary years of 1848, 1917, and 1968, 2020 ripped away our complacency about the future. But in the aftermath, we as Americans can rebuild and recover what we have lost. The choice is ours.How to Be Golden: Lessons We Can Learn from Betty White
By Paula Bernstein. 2021
If there's one thing the nation can agree on--we all love Betty White! This spirited homage to Betty captures her…
unique humor, timeless wisdom, and impish irreverence that's made her one of America's longest lasting and most beloved stars. An unparalleled American icon, Betty White started show business in 1939 in radio and was a pioneer in the early days of TV. Over eight decades, she's appeared on countless sitcoms, game shows, and talk shows, including the iconic comedy hits The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Her accolades over the years include two Emmy nominations, a Grammy, and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, while she had her best decade yet as a nonagenarian: becoming the oldest person to host SNL, starring in a Super Bowl ad, and winning praise with her popular supporting role in Hot in Cleveland. Through it all, her "don't take yourself too seriously" attitude appeals to legions of fans, spanning all generations.How to Be Golden recounts her engaging life story while weaving in her words of wisdom and insight about love, friendship, work, family, sex, acting, aging, beauty, and more.Dynasties: The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams That Changed the NBA Forever
By Marcus Thompson II. 2021
Acclaimed sports journalist Marcus Thompson explores the 10 teams that transformed basketball in this illustrated history of the sport.What turns…
a winning team into a dynasty? According to many, legitimate dynasties are teams that not only won two or more titles but combine personality, superstar talent, and consistent winning seasons. They are teams that you either love or love to hate.While basketball dynasties have been talked about in sports media circles-especially over the last few months-there isn't been a book that explores these top teams in basketball history. Dynasties features 10 winning teams that redefined the sport in their own way. Organized by dynasty beginning with the Minnesota Lakers (1948-1954) and ending with the Warriors (2015-the present), the book tells the story of each team with player and coach profiles (including some of the sports all-time greats: Johnson, Bird, Jordan, Abdul-Jabbar, O'Neal, Curry), key games, playing styles and tactics, controversies, and more. Also featured are teams and players that were frequent rivals to dynasty teams (such as LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers), teams that could have been dynasties, and possible future dynasties.Frog and Toad are Doing Their Best [A Parody]: Bedtime Stories for Trying Times
By Jennie Egerdie. 2021
At home, work, and out in our ever-changing world, we're all just doing our best. In this modern parody, Frog…
and Toad are here to commiserate and lend some laughter.Full of wry humor and deep compassion for our modern vulnerabilities, the stories in Frog and Toad Are Doing Their Best perfectly capture the heartwarming authenticity of Lobel&’s famous amphibian friends while revealing razor-sharp truths about the world we live in today. Through Frog and Toad, we see the anxieties that are woven throughout our everyday existence, from our well-meaning but often-failed attempts at practicing self-care to our struggle to balance the gifts and burdens of technology. Toad ponders a variety of questionable schemes to pay off his credit cards, while Frog spends too much time scrolling through the newsfeed on his phone. But despite their daily frustrations and existential concerns, they know that having a friend to share life&’s burdens makes even the darkest days brighter.From stress-induced symptom searching and "miracle cures" to the wellness fads filling your social media timeline, health journalist Casey Gueren…
digs into why we're so anxious about our health and how to separate medical facts from fiction. Surrounded by &“health hacks&” and clickbait headlines, it&’s easy to feel overwhelmed and underprepared when it comes to taking care of your health. But despite what the wellness industry told you, you don&’t need another cleanse, detox, or supplement—you need a crash course in separating hype from health.In It's Probably Nothing you&’ll find a health journalist&’s tools and tips to. . . Fine-tune your B.S. detector and spot the wellness industry&’s sneaky tricksGet answers to your health questions without spiraling down search holesManage health stress and learn to listen to your body (just enough)Decode the latest overhyped health headlinesFind compassionate, evidence-based care that works for youAnd so much more Packed with illuminating information, funny personal anecdotes, concrete strategies for coping, quotes from dozens of medical experts, and a foreword by New York Times-bestselling author of The Vagina Bible Dr. Jen Gunter, this book is the perfect companion for navigating our wellness-obsessed world with a little less stress and a lot more information.Smart Systems: Proceedings of SSIC 2021 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #235)
By Robin Doss, Arun K. Somani, Ankit Mundra, Subhajit Bhattacharya. 2022
This book features original papers from the 3rd International Conference on Smart IoT Systems: Innovations and Computing (SSIC 2021), presenting…
scientific work related to smart solution concepts. It discusses scientific works related to smart solutions concept in the context of computational collective intelligence consisted of interaction between smart devices for smart environments and interactions. Thanks to the high-quality content and the broad range of the topics covered, the book appeals to researchers pursuing advanced studies.The Hunt for Mount Everest
By Craig Storti. 2021
"This book would be enjoyed by those seeking knowledge of Everest beyond theclimbing narratives, as well as those who appreciate…
the details of navigation and exploration."— Booklist The height of Mt. Everest was first measured in 1850, but the closest any westerner got to Everest during the next 71 years, until 1921, was 40 miles. The Hunt for Mt. Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world's highest mountain. It's a tale of high drama, of larger-than-life characters-George Everest, Francis Younghusband, George Mallory, Lord Curzon, Edward Whymper-and a few quiet heroes: Alexander Kellas, the 13th Dalai Lama, Charles Bell.A story that traverses the Alps, the Himalayas, Nepal and Tibet, the British Empire (especially British India and the Raj), the Anglo-Russian rivalry known as The Great Game, the disastrous First Afghan War, and the phenomenal Survey of India - it is far bigger than simply the tallest mountain in the world. Encountering spies, war, political intrigues, and hundreds of mules, camels, bullocks, yaks, and two zebrules, Craig Storti uncovers the fascinating and still largely overlooked saga of all that led up to that moment in late June of 1921 when two English climbers, George Mallory and Guy Bullock, became the first westerners-and almost certainly the first human beings-to set foot on Mt. Everest and thereby claimed the last remaining major prize in the history of exploration.With 2021 bringing the 100th anniversary of that year, most Everest chronicles have dealt with the climbing history of the mountain, with all that happened after 1921. The Hunt for Mt. Everest is the seldom-told story of all that happened before.GMP-Risikoanalysen (essentials)
By Patric U. Vogel. 2021
Risikoanalysen sind Methoden des Qualitätsrisikomanagements und nehmen eine wichtige Stellung ein. Der pharmazeutische Prozess umfasst verschiedene Bereiche, u.a. die Produktentwicklung, das regelkonforme…
Betreiben von Produktionsanlagen, die Beschaffung von Ausgangsmaterialien, die Fertigung von Produktchargen, die Prüfung in der Qualitätskontrolle, die Überwachung der Einhaltung aller Regularien durch die Qualitätssicherung, die Dokumentation und die Bewertung von Auffälligkeiten oder Abweichungen bis hin zur Lagerung und dem Vertrieb der Produkte. Risikoanalysen sind ein essenzielles Werkzeug, das auf alle diese Stufen und Bereiche angewendet wird. Das Ziel ist es Risiken zu identifizieren und zu bewerten, um durch geeignete Maßnahmen das Risiko ausreichend unter Kontrolle zu halten und damit die Produktqualität sicherzustellen.Applied Quantitative Finance: Using Python for Financial Analysis
By Mauricio Garita. 2021
This book provides both conceptual knowledge of quantitative finance and a hands-on approach to using Python. It begins with a…
description of concepts prior to the application of Python with the purpose of understanding how to compute and interpret results. This book offers practical applications in the field of finance concerning Python, a language that is more and more relevant in the financial arena due to big data. This will lead to a better understanding of finance as it gives a descriptive process for students, academics and practitioners.Proceedings of SECON’21: Structural Engineering and Construction Management (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #171)
By G. Unni Kartha, P. E. Kavitha, Giuseppe Carlo Marano, Samit Ray Chaudhuri, Reshma Prasad, Rinu J. Achison. 2022
This book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’21), held on 12-15 May…
2021. The meeting served as a fertile platform for discussion, sharing sound knowledge and introducing novel ideas on issues related to sustainable construction and design for the future. The respective contributions address various aspects of numerical modeling and simulation in structural engineering, structural dynamics and earthquake engineering, advanced analysis and design of foundations, BIM, building energy management, and technical project management. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable, up-to-date tool and essential overview of the subject for scientists and practitioners alike, and will inspire further investigations and research.Biomechanics in Medicine, Sport and Biology (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #328)
By Szczepan Piszczatowski, Anna Hadamus, Małgorzata Syczewska, Michalina Błażkiewicz. 2022
This book contains fourteen chapters dealing with various aspects of the biomechanics of today. The topics covered are glimpses of…
what modern biomechanics can offer scientists, students, and the general public. We hope this book can be inspiring, helpful, and interesting for many readers who are not necessarily concerned with biomechanics daily.This book brings together the diverse narratives of researchers’ personalized stories about the process of doing doctoral research (PhD) in…
the field of Environmental and Sustainability Education (ESE) and about the life after the completion of such life-forming experience. The narratives go beyond the academic to discuss the different ways in which doctoral study in the field of environmental and sustainability education is experienced at the personal and professional level. Contributors are located in different countries in Europe, Australasia and Latin America. The different countries that the authors write from matters because it contextualizes both the process of studying environmental and sustainability education and the way in which this is experienced at a time when the world has become increasingly conscientized towards environmental challenges. As such the book is appreciated by established and emerging scholars in this field and in related fields around the world. Readers are presented with a comprehensive volume ideal for aspiring ESE researchers, supervisors, policy-makers and practitioners.A Pediatrician’s Path: What to Expect After a Pediatrics Residency
By Kahyun Yoon-Flannery, Parisa M. Garrett. 2021
This book provides a comprehensive review of what comes after the completion of a pediatrics residency. Chapters review several areas…
of fellowships and how to navigate through the application process, provide a guide for finding a job and negotiating through your first position, and also discuss other difficult topics such as how to deal with malpractice lawsuits. The book is comprised of six parts. Part 1 explains pediatric fellowships, including how to apply, prepare, and choose your ideal fellowship. Part 2 describes what to expect on your first job search and what to consider when choosing a career path. Part 3 and Part 4 aim to prepare readers for what happens after finding and starting a job in pediatrics, such as moving, setting up an office, supervising residents, and how to deal with difficult patients. Part 5 discusses long term goals and planning, which helps prepare readers for the long road ahead. This includes pursuing partnerships, additional degrees, and training. It also shares knowledge on how to manage medical school debt, retirement planning, switching jobs, and much more. Finally, Part 6 aims to help readers maintain their personal health and family life by setting boundaries, managing stress, and discussing ways to avoid burnout.Written by experts in the field, A Pediatrician’s Path: What to Expect After a Pediatrics Residency is a valuable resource for pediatricians, residents and medical students interested in a career in pediatrics.Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Comprehensive Atlas
By Hoon Chun, Suk, Myung. 2014
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the principal tool for the investigation and treatment of most diseases of the gastrointestinal tract …
The Atlas of Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy offers a comprehensive overview of the role of gastrointestinal endoscopy in diagnosis The atlas contains an abundance of high-quality images of a wide range of diseases of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract accompanied by precise clinical descriptions Normal findings and variants are also documented Furthermore many images obtained by means of advanced image-enhanced endoscopy capsule endoscopy device-assisted enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasound are included This book will be an ideal reference for both specialists and trainees in gastroenterology It will provide the reader with an invaluable store of knowledge and with the clear guidance required in order to perform gastrointestinal endoscopy to best effectDocument Analysis and Recognition – ICDAR 2021 Workshops: Lausanne, Switzerland, September 5–10, 2021, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12916)
By Elisa H. Barney Smith, Umapada Pal. 2021
This book constitutes the proceedings of the international workshops co-located with the 16th International Conference on Document Analysis and Recognition,…
ICDAR 2021, held in Lausanne, Switzerland, in September 2021.The total of 59 full and 12 short papers presented in this book were carefully selected from 96 contributions and divided into two volumes. Part I contains 29 full and 4 short papers that stem from the following meetings: ICDAR 2021 Workshop on Graphics Recognition (GREC); ICDAR 2021 Workshop on Camera-Based Document Analysis and Recognition (CBDAR); ICDAR 2021 Workshop on Arabic and Derived Script Analysis and Recognition (ASAR 2021); ICDAR 2021 Workshop on Computational Document Forensics (IWCDF). The main topics of the contributions are document processing; physical and logical layout analysis; text and symbol recognition; handwriting recognition; signature verification and document forensics, and others.Wirtschaftspolitisches Wissen für die Wohnungs- und Immobilienwirtschaft: Märkte und Staatsinterventionen
By Markus Knüfermann. 2021
Dieses Buch behandelt Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre mit Relevanz speziell für die Wohnungs- und Immobilienwirtschaft. Warum ist ein dauerhaft niedriges Marktzinsniveau…
für die Immobilienbranche schädlich? Warum wirkt die Mietpreisbremse kontraproduktiv? Derartige Fragen sollen durch den Stoff des geplanten Fach- und Lehrbuchs beantwortet werden können. Dazu reicht es nicht, immobilienökonomisch Entwicklungen zu betrachten. Vielmehr ist ein Verständnis von Markt- und Preismechanismen die Know how-Basis, um Marktentwicklungen antizipieren und Marktinterventionen in ihren Auswirkungen einschätzen zu können.Therapeutic Antibodies: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2313)
By Gunnar Houen. 2022
This detailed book covers methods for studying, producing, and analyzing therapeutic antibodies, measuring their concentration, developing neutralizing antibodies for them,…
and for predicting and monitoring their therapeutic efficacy and clinical effects. These biologics are the fastest growing pharmaceutical drug group and have had tremendous clinical and scientific impact in cancer, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, and other immune-related diseases, making the content of this volume essential. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible methods, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Therapeutic Antibodies: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for researchers working with the production of, research on, and development of therapeutic antibodies as well as for clinicians using therapeutic antibodies in daily work with patients.Metasemantics and Intersectionality in the Misinformation Age: Truth in Political Struggle
By Derek Egan Anderson. 2021
This book investigates the impact of misinformation and the role of truth in political struggle. It develops a theory of…
objective truth for political controversy over topics such as racism and gender, based on the insights of intersectionality, the Black feminist theory of interlocking systems of oppression. Truth is defined using the tools of model theory and formal semantics, but the theory also captures how social power dynamics strongly influence the operation of the concept of truth within the social fabric. Systemic ignorance, propagated through false speech and misinformation, sustains oppressive power structures and perpetuates systemic inequity. Truth tends to empower marginalized groups precisely because oppressive systems are maintained through systemic ignorance. If the truth sets people free, then power will work to obscure it. Hence, the rise of misinformation as a political weapon is a strategy of dominant power to undermine the political advancement of marginalized groups.Was Amalie Dietrich, eine naturwissenschaftliche Sammlerin des 19. Jahrhunderts, für eine multidisziplinäre Auseinandersetzung heute so interessant macht, ist die besondere…
Quellenlage: Neben den von ihr präparierten Museumsstücken liegt eine Vielzahl an Publikationen über sie vor, in denen sie und ihr Werk höchst unterschiedlich thematisiert werden: u.a. als frühe Naturforscherin, alleinerziehende Mutter, feministische Pionierin oder auch als koloniale Grabschänderin. Die Beiträge des Sammelbands loten jeweils einen Aspekt dieses Facettenreichtums aus, um dem widersprüchlichen Bild auf die Spur zu kommen.Die HerausgebendenProf. Dr. Nicole Hoffmann ist Pädagogin und arbeitet in den Bereichen Weiterbildung und Genderforschung an der Universität in Koblenz.Prof. Dr. Wiebke Waburg lehrt Pädagogik mit dem Schwerpunkt Migration und Heterogenität an der Universität in Koblenz.